Tech Risk Assurance Lead

Shape the firm’s risk culture by leading technology risk assurance, control design, and oversight across products and teams.

Opportunity to shape risk culture and ensure technological safeguards in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

As a Tech Risk Assurance Lead at JPMorganChase within Standards and Controls, you will lead technical risk assurance, control design, and oversight to help our products and lines of business achieve their objectives while effectively managing risk. You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate emerging risks and vulnerabilities across processes, systems, and operations. Your work will influence how we manage operational resilience, financial exposure, and reputational risk by strengthening governance, improving control effectiveness, and reinforcing a strong risk culture. You will also help drive continuous improvement by contributing to the evolution and implementation of risk management policies, standards, and controls.

Job responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of comprehensive risk management policies, standards, and controls
• Lead risk assessments to identify threats and vulnerabilities across processes, systems, and operations, and develop pragmatic mitigation strategies
• Advise stakeholders on risk management, control design, and control adherence to reduce technology risk
• Monitor key risk indicators, analyze control performance metrics, and provide insights to senior management to drive continuous improvement
• Engage with regulators, clients, and internal stakeholders on risk-related matters, providing oversight to support compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• 5+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in technology risk management, information security, or a related field, with a focus on risk assessment and control evaluation
• Demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance, risk management frameworks, and industry best practices (for example, NIST, ISO, FFIEC, GDPR)
• Proficiency in data security, risk management and controls, security governance, and analytical thinking, with a track record of implementing effective mitigation strategies
• Advanced knowledge of data analytics and data literacy

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) certification

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JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. 

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.